Rail freight operation unveiled in Westboro today

TRANSFLO, an affiliate of CSX, celebrated the opening of its new transfer facility on Walkup Drive this morning with state and local officials.

TRANSFLO, a CSX affiliate, relocated its bulk commodity transfer facility from Boston to Westboro in what has been hailed as an historic agreement between the state and CSX to strengthen the state's commuter rail and freight network.

Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray, toured the $24 million facility with CSX officials and Town Manager James Malloy.

"Hopefully this will attract more businesses here," Mr. Malloy said. "With higher trucking costs, there are lower profit margins. Having this rail yard here will help attract businesses to locate closer here."